This is a work of fiction.

All names, characters, places, events, and dialogue are imagined or used fictitiously.

Any resemblance to real people, places, or events is purely coincidental. The stories within this series are not intended to glorify, condone, or excuse any illegal or harmful actions. They are narrative explorations of deeply damaged characters in a violent world.

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This series is 18+ ONLY.

Reader discretion is strongly advised.

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These books contain scenes, language, and themes that some readers may find intensely disturbing, traumatic, or emotionally triggering.

The following are included, sometimes in graphic detail:

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VIOLENCE + TORTURE

• Graphic murders (on and off page)

• Torture (psychological and physical)

• Combat injuries

• Beatings

• Gun violence

• Knife violence

• Forced fighting rings

• Corpse handling (e.g., Getting rid of the unalive, blood, decay, open graves)

• Near-death experiences

• Medical trauma (forced sedation, untreated injuries) While this is not malicious, it still includes non-consensual sedation for medical stabilization.

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SEXUAL CONTENT

• Explicit sexual scenes (often violent or degrading)

• Limited non-consensual sexual situations

• Dubious consent

• Forced seduction / coercion

• Sexual manipulation as power

• Sexual humiliation

• Extreme psychological duress

• Dark kinks (domination, degradation, power imbalance)

• Inappropriate age dynamics (age-gap, control vs innocence)

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PSYCHOLOGICAL THEMES

• Stockholm syndrome dynamics

• Gaslighting

• Emotional manipulation

• Obsession and toxic attachment

• Mental deterioration

• Power imbalance (familial, romantic, criminal)

• PTSD symptoms

• Dissociation

• Anxiety attacks

• Nightmares and flashbacks

• Grief (parental, familial, romantic)

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FAMILY + YOUNG ADULT TRAUMA

• Generational abuse

• Violent parenting (whippings, beatings, starvation)

• Grooming ideology (used by antagonists)

• Sibling trauma bonds

• Young adult violence survival training

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CRIMINAL ELEMENTS

• Mafia hierarchy

• Blood oaths / family punishments

• Human trafficking (depicted in detail, specifically in Book 2)​ 

• Drugging and sedation (to control or remove victims)

• Kidnapping and hostage situations

• Blackmail and extortion

• Assassination attempts

• Revenge killings

• Execution threats

• Underground trade auctions (Detailed in Reckoning)​

• The mention of women being used as pawns and tools of leverage

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THEMES OF DEATH

• Graphic deaths

• Mass murders and body disposal

• Familial betrayal resulting in death

• Revenge killings

• Unaliving under threat

• Suicidal thoughts (briefly mentioned or implied but not actioned)

• Death of a parent/loved one (traumatic grief)

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OTHER SENSITIVE TOPICS

• Pregnancy under duress 

• Trauma responses to assault

• Forced loyalty

• Cult-like submission training

• Women stripped of agency and rebuilt as slaves

• Sibling rivalry to the extreme (jealousy, protection, twisted loyalty)

• Power-play between lovers that includes psychological torment

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Final Notes for Readers

This is not a morally clean story.

There is no clear hero. No safe romance. No kindness without consequence.

These books are a twisted deep dive into the heart of broken men and the women who collide with them. They feature villainous protagonists, corrupted love, and emotional ruin. Nothing here is light. Nothing here is sweet.

If that is your thrill—welcome to the Crown world.

If not, protect your peace and tread carefully.

 

With love & warnings,
Shay Stone 🖤

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